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Wearable computing devices are computer-based devices which are worn by a user. It includes clothes, glasses, watches and shoes. These wearable computing devices are used to take and view pictures and video. They are also capable to read text messages and emails and responds to voice commands. These devices also play a pivotal role in heart rate monitoring and logic calculation.

Laundry and boilers services play an important role in sterilization and maintains contamination free environment in hospitals. Laundry service is responsible for delivery of adequate amount of clean and sterile linen to patients and healthcare professionals. The major tasks of laundry service include collection of linen, washing, drying and delivery to users. Boilers are used for steam and hot waters for vital needs, such as space heating and sterilization of linen and provide hygienic conditions for patients.

Radiofrequency identification (RFID) refers to a wireless technology that uses radio-frequency waves to identify and track tags which attached to the objects. RFID system comprises of two components including tags and readers. In the process of identification of the object, RFID reader emits radio-frequency waves and receive signals back from the RFID tag. RFID technologies in healthcare help in patient tracking, surgery asset management, wait time monitoring, handwashing, asset management, parking and medication authentication and control. In addition, these technologies also help in facilities management, access control, inventory management, laundry management, document and file tracking and waste management. On the basis of RFID component, RFID in healthcare market can be segmented into RFID tags, RFID readers, RFID cabinets, RFID middleware and RFID printers. On the basis of application, RFID in healthcare market can be segmented into equipment tracking, medicine tracking, people identification and tracking, supply chain and medical report, samples and blood transfer tracking.

Decontamination refers to a process of neutralization or removal of chemical agents, infectious microorganisms and radioactive materials. Decontamination equipment refer to the equipment such as a chamber or an isolated box in which decontamination process is performed. Decontamination equipment market has been growing at a fast rate due to increase in awareness of such processes and governments of various countries taking initiatives in this field. Decontamination may be done by physical means, chemicals or biology based methods. Decontaminating with physical means, involves techniques such as thermal, high pressure methods and others. Decontamination by chemicals involves use of oxidizing agents, surfactants for neutralization of chemical waste and others. Biology based decontamination methods involve use of enzymatic systems, artificial bacteria and others. Growing concern for hospital acquired infections and increase in aged population that are more prone to diseases are driving the global decontamination equipment market.

Mobility aids and transportation equipment refer to the medical devices that are used for transportation of patients or medical products from one place to another. Technological advancement in mobility aids has now made it possible for a disabled person to move according to his own desire. Global market for mobility aids and transportation equipment is increasing at a fast rate due to increase in the disability cases and increase in the number of hospitals. Market for mobility aids and transportation equipment can be broadly segmented into wheelchairs and stretchers. On the basis of product types, mobility aids & transportation equipment market can be segmented into manual and powered equipment.

Hematology is a branch of medicine, which deals with the study of blood, blood-forming organs, and blood diseases. Hematology includes problems related with white blood cells, red blood cells, bone marrow, lymph, and platelets. It also affects the liquid component of blood known as plasma. Hematology includes various IVD technologies such as blood analysis, flow cytometry, immunodiagnostics, molecular diagnostics, hemostasis, histology, and cytology. A specialist in hematology treatment is known as hematologist. Bleeding disorders such as hemophila and blood clots, and blood cancer are some types of blood conditions. Some of the blood-associated diseases are anemia, leukemia, myelofibrosis, blood transfusion, malignant lymphomas, and bone marrow stem cell transplantation. Hematology is diagnosed through hematology tests. Hematology diagnoses anemia, infection, hemophilia, and blood clotting. Anemia is caused by various reasons such as iron deficiency, vitamin B-12 deficiency, chronic lead poisoning, and red blood cell destruction. Anemia is prominent in women. Hemophilia is an inherited blood disorder, in which, blood does not clot properly. Blood clots are clumps formed when blood hardens from liquid to solid. Blood tests include complete blood count, blood enzyme test, platelet count, international normalized ratio, and lipoprotein panel. Fatigue, pale skin, and shortness of breath with exertion are some of the common symptoms of blood disorder. Hemostatis, hematology reagents, immunohematology, and hematology rapid tests are some of the hematology diagnostics systems. Hemostatis is the largest segment of the global hematology diagnostics market.

Microarray refers to a technology that helps to analyze the gene expression through information contained within a genome. Microarray consists of many small DNA probes which are arranged in a regular pattern. Microarray helps in gene discovery, disease diagnosis, toxicology research and development of medicines. Some types of microarray are spotted DNA arrays, affymetrix gene chips and ink-jet microarrays. On the basis of modalities, microarrays market can be segmented into DNA, tissue, protein, low complexity and carbohydrate. DNA microarrays market is the largest segment in the microarrays market. types of DNA microarray include glass cDNA microarrays and in situIn situ oligonucleotide array format. Some of the advantages of cDNA microarray include lower cost and no need of specialized equipment for hybridisation. On the basis of application, microarray market can be segmented into gene expression, drug discovery, screening and monitoring of patient data, genetics, cancer diagnostics and treatments, single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) analysis, agricultural biology, environmental control, proteomics, toxicogenomics and microbial genotyping. On the basis of type, DNA microarrays market can be segmented into oligonucleotide DNA microarrays (oDNA) and complementary DNA microarrays (cDNA). DNA microarray is required for unhindered binding, no cross contamination, firm tethering and using larger and DNA molecules. Some of the DNA microarray development trends include glass arrays trends, agilent technology, amersham's coating technology and probe technology.

Cancer molecular biomarker refers to a natural occurring molecule or gene in the living organism that is an indicator for the presence of cancer in the body. Biomarker is a measurable indicator of biological process, condition or a disease and can be found in blood, tissues or other body fluids. Cancer molecular biomarkers help to diagnose cancer, and check the patient's response for treatment and certain cancer therapies. On the basis of diagnostics, cancer molecular biomarkers can be segmented into immunoassays, immunohistochemical (IHC) tests, genetic and genomic markers, proteomics, flow cytometry, stem cell markers, monoclonal antibodies, pharmacogenomics, DNA microarrays and IVD multivariate index assays (IVDMIA). On the basis of discovery, cancer molecular biomarkers can be segmented into genetic methods, protein methods and imaging. Genetic methods include DNA arrays, southern blot, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) and reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Protein methods include immunohistochemistry (IHC) and mass spectrometry (MS). Imaging methods include positron emission tomography (PET), computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS), x-ray, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and biophotonics.

Implants are used to treat orthopedic, dental and spinal injuries. In many medical conditions, such as injuries and trauma, bone grafts are used to stimulate the growth of new bone which supports implants. Most bone grafts materials are derived from human and animal bones.

Waste disposal equipment market is growing at a significant rate to increasing amount of industrial and domestic waste and growing concerns for management of the waste. Proper disposal of waste is important, as if left untreated it may lead to epidemic. Medical waste refers to the unusable or unwanted medical material. Various environment and safety regulations have been passed for management of medical waste. They have set standards for the treatment and storage of medical waste. Medical waste management market basically involves treatment of waste from healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. This waste can be further categorized into various categories such as regular medical waste, manufacturing waste, clinical trial waste and anatomical waste. Medical crusher refers to a medical device that is used to manage medical waste. Medical crusher crushes the unwanted or unusable material and makes its disposal easy. In many cases, such as pills, medical crusher is used to crush pill into powered form so that it can be reshaped as desired. The global market for medical crushers is increasing at a significant rate due to increase in pharmaceutical industry which is leading to increase in the medical waste. In addition, factors such as technological advancements in the field and government initiatives are increasing the global market for medical crushers.